2005 KIA Sedona 2.9L Diesel · LR05 AHU

The vehicle is currently roadworthy but the maintenance history indicates a trend of reactive rather than preventative care. The most recent test on July 20, 2026 at 60,616 miles identified new concerns regarding oil misting on the nearside front shock absorber and a persistent engine oil leak. While the vehicle passed, the history of recurring failures related to steering and braking suggests that components are only being addressed once they reach a point of critical failure during the annual inspection. The mileage profile is exceptionally low for a 21-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 2,900 miles per year. Data remains remarkably clean between 2015 and 2020, where the car covered only 5,922 miles over five years with no recorded defects. However, usage has increased significantly since 2021, with over 27,000 miles clocked in the last six years. This shift in usage often leads to the degradation of rubber-based components, as evidenced by the perished nearside rear tyre noted in July 2025. A prospective buyer must scrutinise the steering system as the offside steering rack inner joint has been flagged for play since at least June 2022. The failure in July 2025 for this component indicates the repair may have been temporary or the part poorly sourced. The braking system also shows a pattern of neglect, with pads reported as wearing thin as early as 2021 and 2022, leading to a full failure for both discs and pads in July 2023. The engine and seals require a close inspection to determine the source of the persistent oil leak mentioned in both 2024 and 2026. The smoke emission failure in July 2025 also suggests potential turbocharger or combustion issues that should be verified by a specialist. Additionally, the missing rear seats and previous failure of a seat belt anchorage in 2024 indicate that the interior safety equipment has been compromised, requiring a thorough check to prevent future safety failures.